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Apostille facilitation (tracked order)

A tracked facilitation service handles the submission and follow-up; the government office sets the timeline and the provider cannot control it.

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Plan the apostille run

1. Find out which office issues the apostille for your document type (state office for state documents; US Dept of State for federal documents).
2. Check that the document is properly notarized or is a certified copy as the office requires.
3. Read the office's posted processing time, and add mailing time both ways.
4. Decide mail, drop-off or a tracked service if you have a travel date.
5. Track the order and keep copies.

Safety: Send originals only by tracked mail.

Stop and call a pro if: the destination country gives conflicting requirements: ask its consulate. A notary cannot issue an apostille or advise which one you need.